It has a scent like peach and orange.
Fruity sweetness
sweet potato honkaku shochu
I don't like the smell of sweet potato Shochu... I've never tried it...
This is sweet potato honkaku shochu that we especially want people like you to enjoy.
A special flavor created from special ingredients.
Orange Tama-Akane sweet potato
Crafted using Tama-Akane, a high-carotene variety of orange sweet potato developed over 13 years. Combining them with sweet potato flower yeast gives the shochu a fruity sweetness.
Sweet potato flower yeast
Made with Kirishima Shuzo’s original sweet potato flower yeast to highlight the Tama-Akane’s aroma.
It exudes aromatic notes of peach and orange.
Characteristics of honkaku shochu
Akane Kirishima has a peach and orange-like aroma and a fruity sweetness while also being sugar-free and purine-free.
It’s great for those who want to enjoy a drink even while on a diet.
- *1According to Japanese food labeling act
- *2Products containing less than 0.5mg of purines per 100ml can be labeled as "zero purines"
Have a drink! Best ways
to enjoy Akane Kirishima
Sparkling Akane Kiri Highball
An extra smooth and fruity drink option
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First, make delicious ice using mineral water or similar, and prepare crushed ice.
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Fill a glass with ice, then pour in Akane Kirishima until it's about one-third full.
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Stir slowly to dissolve the ice: three times to the right and once to the left.
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Slowly pour in the cold carbonated water.
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To avoid losing the carbonation, gently stir just once.
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When condensation appears on the surface of the glass, it's ready to drink.
Try these at home♪ Akane Kirishima Cocktails
Original Akane Kirishima cocktail recipes
overseen by Shuichi Nagatomo, the owner of Bar Oscar
Akane Lemon Highball
A crisp cocktail with lemon.
Akane Orange Tonic
A juicy, sparkling cocktail bursting with the aroma of oranges.
Akane Peach Tea
A cocktail that combines the gentle sweetness of Akane Kirishima with the juicy flavor of peach tea.
Akane Earl Grey TeaHot
A hot cocktail combining Akane Kirishima’s vibrant aroma with citrusy Earl Grey tea.
Akane Lemon Highball
- 1）Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2）Fill 1/3 of the glass with Akane Kirishima.
- 3）Top off with carbonated water.
- 4）Garnish with lemon slices and serve.
A tip from recipe supervisor and Bar Oscar owner Mr. Nagatomo:
Have fun trying out other citrus fruits besides lemon.
Akane Orange Tonic
- 1）Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2）Fill 1/3 of the glass with Akane Kirishima.
- 3）Fill 2/3 of the glass with orange juice.
- 4）Pour in tonic water carefully so it doesn’t hit the ice and enjoy.
A tip from recipe supervisor and Bar Oscar owner Mr. Nagatomo:
See if you can recreate an orange blossom aroma.
Akane Peach Tea
- 1）Put ice in the glass.
- 2）Pour in Akane Kirishima until it's about a quarter full.
- 3）Pour in chilled peach tea, stir well, and enjoy.
A tip from recipe supervisor and Bar Oscar owner Mr. Nagatomo:
Add in fresh herbs of your choice like mint to take the flavors to another level.
Akane Earl Grey TeaHot
- 1）Pour warm Earl Grey tea into a glass until it's about three-quarters full.
- 2）Slowly add in Akane Kirishima.
- 3）Mix lightly with a cinnamon stick and enjoy.
A tip from recipe supervisor and Bar Oscar owner Mr. Nagatomo:
The fresh flavor makes it a perfect option for any season.
For beginners and pros alike! Foods to enjoy with Akane Kirishima
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Liven up your next get-together♪
Serve a smooth and refreshing Akane Kiri Highball at home parties with family and friends. Set your table with this drink and a colorful Caprese salad. The tang of tomato and rich cheese go perfectly with Akane Kirishima. We recommend using an onion vinaigrette dressing!
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Together with your everyday meals
When eating, try adding a splash of water to your Akane Kirishima. We recommend pairing it with mushroom ajillo, infused with the rich flavors of mushrooms and olive oil. Juicy mushrooms complement the sweetness of Akane Kirishima. This shochu goes great with oily foods♪
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A new discovery! It goes great with dessert♡
Akane Kirishima also goes amazingly well with desserts! Try pairing it with honey nuts, which features mixed nuts soaked in honey. Akane Kirishima’s rich flavor envelops the roasted nuts and sweet honey, for a delightful aftertaste.
Passion for 100%
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Made with 100% sweet potatoes from Kyushu.
The main ingredient of Akane Kirishima is the orange sweet potato called "Tama Akane". -
We use Kirishima Rekkasui, a clear underground water from the Miyakonojo Basin at the foot of the Kirishima Mountains. -
The rice used to make the koji is 100% domestically produced. -
All products are produced 100% at our own factory in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
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Akane Kirishima(900ml)
alcohol content: 25%
Volume: 900ml
Suggested retail price: 1,355 yen (excluding tax) -
Akane Kirishima paper pack(1800ml)
alcohol content: 25%
Volume: 1800ml
Suggested retail price: 2,532 yen (excluding tax)
